Jamey Carroll is back at Coors Field and he’s wearing No. 7 for the Cleveland Indians and starting at second base tonight.

From 2006-07, Carroll was one of the Rockies’ most popular players, with his teammates and with fans. Before tonight’s game, he’ll be given his NL championship ring and a round of hugs from the Rockies.

Should be a nice moment.

FYI: Carroll was my wife’s favorite Rockie. She loved the way he played the game and she like his looks. Nancy calls him “Ray Liotta” eyes, after the blue-eyed actor. My wife definitely brings a different perspective to the game.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.